E32 - Wim Fissette

Wim Fissette never dreamed of becoming a top coach — until a chance call from Kim Clijsters changed his life forever. In this raw and honest conversation, Wim opens up about his unlikely journey, coaching legends like Iga Świątek, Naomi Osaka, and Kim, and what it really takes to help players win at the highest level.This episode is a goldmine for coaches, parents, and players who want to understand tennis beyond technique — from communication and data to confidence, mindset, and long-term growth.⏱ Best Moments00:00 – 🎙 "Dare to dream." Wim’s life philosophy and why belief is everything03:00 – ⚖️ Quitting tennis at 20 and shifting to a logistics career10:30 – 📞 The call from Kim Clijsters that changed his life12:30 – 🛫 Quitting his job to follow a coaching dream16:30 – 📊 Bringing data to WTA coaching before it was mainstream20:30 – 📓 The power of journaling and taking ownership of your tennis28:00 – 🧠 Coaching Iga Świątek vs. other players – knowing when to evolve34:30 – 🏋️‍♀️ Why physical readiness is key to technical improvement38:20 – 🏀 Top advice for young players: diversify, don’t specialize too soon48:00 – 🧠 Mental strength under pressure — and why it must be trainedSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsor – SAILYNever land without internet again.Saily is the eSIM app (from the creators of NordVPN) that gives you mobile data in over 190 countries — no roaming fees, no SIM cards, no hassle.💸 Get 15% OFF your first data plan with code TENNISINSIDER📲 Download the app or visit: https://saily.com/tennisinsider🙌 Subscribe to Tennis Insider Club for exclusive conversations with the world’s top players and coaches.📸 Follow us on Instagram @TennisInsiderClub for behind-the-scenes content and guest clips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.